- 2546 N. Clark St., Lincoln Park
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
What sets this tiny Lincoln Park BYOB apart from every other sushi-and-Japanese joint in the city? "We have a one-and-a-half-day turnover on our fish," chef-own... READ MORE
Beef & Brandy has been open for more than 40 years in the same spot. The restaurant operates on three levels, each equipped with a separate kitchen ''so we can ... READ MORE
Jimmy Bannos opened the fourth location of his Cajun-Creole restaurant in Naperville. Those familiar with the original should expect the same combination of fie... READ MORE
Rudy Malnati (brother of Lou) is behind this mini chain (there is a second location in the Gold Coast and a new location opening in late summer in Glenview). Ru... READ MORE
Located in the Palmer House Hilton, this farm-to-table-inspired restaurant's menu changes with the seasons, serving dishes like maple-glazed pork belly, scallop... READ MORE
This city outpost of popular and long-running Evanston diner Sarkis Cafe serves up omelets, sandwiches, burgers and short-order sides such as hash browns. Since... READ MORE
This Block 37 spin-off of Thalia Spice in River West offers a similar but abbreviated menu, including sushi and an assortment of carryout-friendly banh mi (Viet... READ MORE
Steaks, seafood and all the steakhouse trimmings are served at this Loop eatery. For lunch, the menu varies between soup, sandwiches and mac and cheese; for din... READ MORE
This casual, relaxed Lincoln Park spot serves freshly-prepared Mediterranean fare such as fire-roasted pizzas, homemade pastas, toasted paninis and hand-tossed ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park gastropub features food and drink in a rustic-yet-urban environment. It offers seasonal, farm-to-table fare that draws influences from Chicago... READ MORE
This Freshii, located near a parking deck on Randolph Street, offers the same health-focused fare as the other downtown locations: Just jot down whether you wan... READ MORE
The third location of this quick-service vegetarian/healthy food spot will serve the same customizable falafel sandwiches as the original Boystown and Oak Park ... READ MORE
Nella Grassano, a Naples native and former pizza-maker-in-chief at Ravenswood's much-loved Spacca Napoli, and her husband Frank Grassano are (in early March) br... READ MORE
This is the second location of the popular Evanston burger shop, which serves up high quality beef for the hungry Lincoln Park lunch crowd. But don't expect it ... READ MORE
This 100-seated restaurant caters to the upscale but casual eater who happens to adore nice decor, an easy-going menu and a reasonable line wait. Scheduled to o... READ MORE
Get that neighborhood bar feeling smack in the middle of the Loop at this cozy tavern. With signature cocktails, 24 beers on tap, and a menu with a selection of... READ MORE
The refined new American cuisine is perfect for date nights: choose from entrees like lobster ravioli, cedar plank salmon, blackened ribeye and chocolate ganach... READ MORE
Indian-influenced fine dining is on the menu at this Old Town restaurant, serving halal ingredients, fusion dishes like chicken tikka pizza, penne tikka masala,... READ MORE
This Indonesian restaurant is one of very few in Chicago, serving curry- and spice-layered dishes from the old country. Try the coconut rice with beef rendang, ... READ MORE
Filling in the late-night shift in Lincoln Park, this tucked-away snack bar dishes up filling tacos in classic al pastor and carne asada varieties as well as fa... READ MORE